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The text from the Oryx journal highlights various conservation efforts and discoveries related to plant and animal species worldwide. It includes findings such as the rediscovery of rare trees in Tanzania, the discovery of a new kind of wood with potential for carbon sequestration, and the successful breeding of Critically Endangered species like the Tahina spectabilis palm and the Siamese crocodile. Conservation initiatives, such as the protection of mangroves in Brazil and the use of innovative methods like frog saunas to combat disease, are also discussed. Additionally, the text addresses the challenges faced by wildlife, such as the impact of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak and the threat to species like the Bornean elephant and the painted woolly bat due to illegal trade and habitat loss. [Extracted from the article]